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C++20 Developer Tech Lead- Global Quant Firm | London, UK

Oxford Knight

London

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 250,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented C++20 Developer to join their dynamic sports trading team in London. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that drives success in the fast-paced world of sports betting. You'll be at the forefront of evolving the trading platform, tackling complex technical challenges, and collaborating with a team of experts. With a vibrant start-up atmosphere combined with the stability of a global firm, this position promises significant growth opportunities and the chance to make a real impact. If you're passionate about technology and thrive in a competitive environment, this role is tailor-made for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary & bonus
Free breakfast, lunch and dinner
Career progression support
Opportunity to grow and have an impact

Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in modern C++ including C++20 and STL.
  • Experience working in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the sports betting platform.
  • Collaborate with analysts to enhance execution and model building.

Skills

C++
Data structures
STL
Boost
Linux
DevOps
Database technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

C++20 Developer Tech Lead - Global Quant Firm

Location: Oxford Knight, London, United Kingdom

Salary: up to £250k + bonus

Summary
Leading global quant firm looking for a talented engineer with experience in modern C++ to join the quantitative sports trading team. Despite serving as the hub for managing the substantial operations across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, the London office couples the lively, positive environment of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

Collaborating extensively with technologists and quantitative analysts, you will be responsible for evolving, improving and maintaining all aspects of the sports betting platform, covering everything from execution and signal generation to model building and back testing.

Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. The successful C++20 Developer will love solving difficult technical problems and be comfortable with owning multiple projects simultaneously.

If you're a driven, dynamic individual with an unvarying focus on staying ahead of the ever-changing markets, this role would be perfect for you!

Requirements

  • Substantial skills in C++ (Data structures, STL, Boost, C++11/14/17/20)
  • Solid experience working on a Linux platform
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Comfortable being involved in DevOps
  • Knowledge of common database technologies

NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of distributed systems, multithreading and/or operating systems
  • Interest in (or experience of) sports betting

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary & bonus
  • Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
  • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
  • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:
Andy Stirling-Martin
andy@oxfordknight.co.uk
020 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946

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